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#GMGcast, Bowl Memories: Derek Thompson and the 2014 Heart of Dallas Bowl
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Published on 1/1/2025
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Published on 1/1/2025
On this episode of #GMGcast ahead of the 2025 First Responder Bowl, Zac Babb and Hank Dickenson reminisce about the 2014 Heart of Dallas Bowl victory over UNLV with the field general of 2013, quarterback Derek Thompson. They discuss the success of the 2013 team, the mood heading into that season that primed the program for success, and some of the great moments from the Heart of Dallas Bowl on that January afternoon.
0:00 - Podcast introductions
1:18 - Derek Thompson introductions
6:35 - Mood heading into the 2013 season
9:38 - Strength of the offensive line
12:22 - Success running a pro style offense
16:02 - Senior class that led the 2013 team
19:04 - Environment at the Cotton Bowl on New Year's Day
21:58 - Coaching staff who helped with the team's success
26:12 - Life after North Texas and family
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Audio highlights of Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson's calls from the Mean Green Sports Network's broadcast of North Texas' 49-47 win over San Diego State in the New Mexico Bowl.
Listen to North Texas football games all season long on TalkRadio 1190 AM KFXR in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app.
0:00 - Q1, Caleb Hawkins 9 yard touchdown run
0:17 - Q1, Ashton Gray 17 yard touchdown run
0:30 - Q1, Caleb Hawkins 23 touchdown pass from Drew Mestemaker
0:43 - Q2, Ashton Gray 51 yard touchdown run
1:13 - Q3, Caleb Hawkins 3 yard touchdown run
1:26 - Q3, Cameron Dorner 1 yard touchdown pass from Drew Mestemaker
1:43 - Q4, Cameron Dorner 31 yard touchdown pass from Drew Mestemaker
Published on 12/28/2025
Hank Dickenson of the Mean Green Sports Network visits with Drew Mestemaker, Caleb Hawkins, Skyler Cassity, Drew Svoboda, and Will Jones II on the field following a 49-47 win over San Diego State in the 2025 New Mexico Bowl.
These interviews originally aired on the Adam's Exterminating Postgame Show on the Mean Green Sports Network's radio coverage of North Texas vs San Diego State in the New Mexico Bowl. Listen to North Texas football games all season long on TalkRadio 1190 AM in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app.
0:00 - Drew Mestemaker
1:24 - Caleb Hawkins
2:57 - Skyler Cassity
4:26 - Drew Svoboda
6:31 - Will Jones II
Published on 12/28/2025
Hank Dickenson of the Mean Green Sports Network visits with Eric Morris in the North Texas locker room following a 34-21 loss at #20 Tulane in the 2025 American Conference Championship Game.
This interview originally aired on the Adam's Exterminating Postgame Show on the Mean Green Sports Network's radio coverage of North Texas vs #20 Tulane. Listen to North Texas football games all season long on TalkRadio 1190 AM in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app.
Published on 12/7/2025
Audio highlights of Dave Barnett and Hank Dickenson's calls from the Mean Green Sports Network's broadcast of North Texas' 52-25 win over Temple.
Listen to North Texas football games all season long on TalkRadio 1190 AM KFXR in Dallas-Fort Worth, or worldwide on the free Varsity Network app.
0:00 - Q1, Cameron Dorner 77 yard touchdown pass from Drew Mestemaker
0:32 - Q1, Caleb Hawkins 5 yard touchdown run
0:41 - Q2, Caleb Hawkins 31 yard touchdown run
1:05 - Q2, Terrence Lewis 5 yard touchdown pass from Drew Mestemaker
1:33 - Q2, Caleb Hawkins 6 yard touchdown run
1:50 - Q3, Terrence Lewis 13 yard touchdown pass from Drew Mestemaker
2:08 - Q4, Caleb Hawkins 1 yard touchdown run
Published on 11/29/2025